When Irish eyes are smiling

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This petite tea set was given to us by my mother-in-law who lost her battle to emphysema 3 years ago. We miss her very much and she will always remain near and dear in our hearts. Over the years she has given us many lovely gifts. This one reminds me of her the most.

Green was her favorite color and she never missed wearing it on St. Patrick's Day.



I used a collection of beach glass, a wine bottle, and a Christmas ornament
to make a casual display of green.








The Irish linen and the tea set were gifts she brought back from a trip to Ireland.

The linen has embroidered shamrocks and lace trim

















Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Comments

Sarah said…
What a lovely tea set and sweet tribute to your mother-in-law.
Happy St. Pat's Day!
March 13, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Alison Agnew said…
Such a charming vignette for St. Patrick's Day! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

Alison
Nancherrow
March 14, 2014 at 9:02 PM
Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said…
Hi- visiting from Amaze me Monday. That is such a sweet tea set and even lovelier that it came from your mother in-law. What a sad disease to die from- I lost a cousin to it about 6 years ago.
It's wonderful that you keep her memory alive with nice treaures like this. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
March 17, 2014 at 4:26 PM
The Charm of Home said…
Beautiful look for St. Patrick's Day.
Thanks for sharing.
Sherry
March 18, 2014 at 12:22 AM
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said…
A beautiful green display. The teaset is a wonderful remembrance of your mil! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
March 19, 2014 at 1:27 AM
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said…
So very sweet. Love family pieces, those are the best! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
Blessings,
Cindy
March 19, 2014 at 6:21 AM
Anonymous said…
This table is simply lovely and the green and white tea set with bottles and flowers - well, just really beautiful. Makes us happy to look at it. Thanks for adding this to your gallery at #simplybebetsy.

Sharon and Denise
March 24, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Unknown said…
Your table is gorgeous and what a beautiful tea set and lovely reminder of your mother in law. Love the way you used the wine bottle also.
March 29, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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